David Filner assumed the administrative leadership of the San Antonio Symphony in November, 2012. Led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the San Antonio Symphony is celebrating its 73rd year this season.

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Set your DVR for KLRN Friday at 9pm

Today (December 16) is BEETHOVEN’S BIRTHDAY! To celebrate, the San Antonio Symphony and KLRN have collaborated on a televised concert at 9 p.m.. The Symphony and Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing will perform the final movements of Beethoven symphonies number 1, 3, 5 and 7. The program will be re-broadcast on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 9 p.m.

This televised concert is the beginning of the Symphony’s portion of the Beethoven Festival. In January and February 13 partners will present 34 Beethoven Festival events around San Antonio. The Symphony will perform all 9 symphonies in 31 days. Here is a 3-minute sneak preview:

Also this weekend, the Symphony will be onstage at the Majestic Theatre this Friday and Saturday night for the Holiday Pops. The San Antonio Mastersingers and the vocal ensemble Stiletto will also be featured. On Sunday, the Symphony will offer a Family Holiday Celebration at Laurie Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. For tickets call 210-554-1010.